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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.61, 264.78 and 80.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.61, 264.78 and 80.31 is: 120.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.61 : 264.78 = 80.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.61/264.78 = 80.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.61x = 264.78 × 80.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.61x = 21,264.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,264.48/176.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.40

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